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2: Wettest I’ve Ever Been
WhenJuly 22, 2025 Distance51.6 mi Time9h 1m Elevation Gain7546 ft Elevation Loss8468 ft Avg Speed6.4 mph Download GPX 2: Wettest I’ve Ever Been I anticipated from the outset that downed trees, hike-a-bike and weather would be the principal hardships of…
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CDT 1: Pickin’ Beargrass with my Handlebars (in the rain)
WhenJuly 21, 2025 Distance25.0 mi Time6h 24m Elevation Gain5492 ft Elevation Loss5338 ft Avg Speed4.3 mph Download GPX CDT 1: Pickin’ Beargrass with my…
Thrubiking the Continental Divide Trail
Today I’m setting out on a solo, self-supported mountain bike ride tracing a modified version of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) – the hiking trail…
Fayetteville: An Inspiring Sister City?
Bozeman could learn a lot from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Fayetteville is a university town in the Ozarks that’s become an amenity destination for many of the same reasons…
Bozeman’s Draft Development Code is Less Scary Than It Seems
Bozeman’s new draft development code uses a form-based approach to residential zoning. According to the Form-Based Codes Institute, A form-based code is a land development regulation that fosters predictable…